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March 12, 1938
Johnny Rutherford, American race car driver and sportscaster
Johnny Rutherford
John Sherman Rutherford III, also known as "Lone Star JR", is an American former automobile racing driver. During an Indy Car career that spanned more than three decades, he scored 27 wins and 23 pole positions in 314 starts. He became one of six drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 at least three times, winning in 1974, 1976, and 1980. He also won the CART championship in 1980.
March 12
March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 294 days remain until the end of the year.